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handmade

American  
[hand-meyd] / ˈhændˈmeɪd /

adjective

  1. made make by hand, rather than by machine.

    the luxury of handmade shoes.
handmade British  
/ ˌhændˈmeɪd /

adjective

  1. made by hand, not by machine, esp with care or craftsmanship

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Etymology

Origin of handmade

First recorded in 1605–15; hand + made

Example Sentences

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Two ordering lines, each with a handmade sign, written on lined notebook paper.

From Literature

The trust added that more than 7,000 handmade bricks had been used to stabilise the ruins so far.

From BBC

The fable construct extends to a frenetic visual scheme of handmade art and animation that interrupts our absorption process as if we were kids needing stimulation between all the talking heads.

From Los Angeles Times

Ahead of the visit, youngsters prepared handmade jewellery in the gallery's education room.

From BBC

Nearly all of the work was done in-house, including fabrication and a handmade interior produced through Vera’s own upholstery department, reflecting an emphasis on craftsmanship and historical continuity rather than cosmetic overhaul.

From Los Angeles Times

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